TUTAG warns of strike action due to unpaid Book and Research allowance
The Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has issued an industrial strike action warning, as the government delays disbursement of their 2025/2026 Book and Research Allowance. The association warns that its members will withdraw their services if the government fails to make payments by 22nd September, 2026. It argued that the consistent delay in […]
The Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has issued a warning that members may engage in industrial action if the government fails to disburse the 2025/2026 Book and Research Allowance by September 22, 2026. The association argues that the persistent delay in payments has rendered the policy ineffective, as disbursements are typically made after the academic year concludes.
Prof. Deodat Emilson Adenutsi, the National President of TUTAG, states that the academic year for which the allowance was intended has already ended in most institutions. The association emphasizes that the allowance is crucial for lecturers to undertake extensive research, acquire academic materials, and support professional development.
They express disappointment in the government's failure to uphold its obligation, despite multiple attempts at dialogue and consultation. TUTAG calls on the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, and Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to ensure the immediate release and payment of the allowance to all eligible members.
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